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Acarnania, Anaktorion (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.28 g), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, AN monogram below, rev. head of Athena to left in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, omphalos and AN monogram behind head, (cf.S.2248, Calciati 36 [p.494], SNG Cop.292, BMC 42-5). Very fine or better, rough surface, rare, especially with omphalos.
Estimate $300
SOLD $160
Acarnania, Thyrrheion (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.43 g), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, **Q* below, rev. head of Athena to left in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, with earring and pendants and Y behind head, **Q* before neck, (cf.S.2301, Calciati 13 [p.515], BMC 8, SNG Cop. 407). Slightly off centred obverse, otherwise good very fine/extremely fine and very scarce type.
Estimate $350
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Thessaly, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (340-325 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.98 g), obv. facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, rev. horse grazing to right, above **LARIS* in exergue **AIWN*, (S.2120, SNG Cop. 121, Herrmann Pl.V, 8). Nearly extremely fine with attractive grey tone.
Estimate $750
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Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.20 g), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **[P]TOLEMAIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across API CTO, either side of figure **KL* HC*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4832, cf.SNG Cop. 292), Bright, very fine, well centred and rare.
Estimate $150
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Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver double victoriatus, (5.30 g), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSAA LWN*, above across **[KE]F AL[OS]*, below **QEMISTO[..], (cf.S.2232, BMC 12). Porous surface, blue and gold patina, short on flan, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $150
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Thessaly, Cretan Mercenaries (Rhodes), (175-170 B.C.), Pseudo-Rhodian drachm, (2.61 g), obv. head of Helios three quarter facing to right, rev. rose with bud on right stalk dividing I **W*, above EPMIA**S*. (cf.S.5050, Price "The Larissa 1968 hoard" (Kraay-Morkholm Essays pp.241-2), Nos. 247-1075 [includes this coin], SNG Finland 793-5). As struck with trace of a light patina, good extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Central Greece, Phocis, (457-446 B.C.), silver triobol, (2.88 g), obv. bull's head facing, rev. archaic head of Artemis to right in incuse square, **[F]OK[I] around, (S.2348, Williams 189 [same dies, obv.137, rev.112]). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
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Central Greece, Phocis, silver triobol, (c.457-446 B.C.), (2.64 g), Period III, obv. bull's head facing, rev. archaic head of Artemis to right in incuse square, **[FO]KI around, (S.2348, BMC 26); Euboea, Chalcis, (340-294 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.56 g), obv. head of Hera to right, rev. eagle flying to right carrying snake in talons and beak, (S.2482, SNG Cop. 435); Boeotia, probably struck at Thebes, (379-371 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.08 g), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. kantharos with letters **BO IW* across, club above, (S.2396, BMC 45); Thessaly Pharsalos, (480-450 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.74 g), obv. archaic head of Athena helmeted to right, rev. horse head right, **FA*R to right downwards, (S.2187, BMC 1). All with dark tone, second in need of cleaning, otherwise nearly fine - fine and all scarce. (4)
Estimate $250
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Boiotia, Thebes, (425-400 B.C.), silver stater, (12.12 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in incuse circle, with ivy leaf hanging outwards from left handle, across field **Q E* either side, (cf.S.2389, BCD 390, Traite 247, [Pl.CC,16],cf. Myron Hoard 222-245 [Pl.B, 26], BMC 74, cf.SNG Cop. 307). Bright, good very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $600
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Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.18 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, with letters **KA BI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D1, No.61, BMC 150, McClean 5601, Weber 3279, SNG Cop. 339). Off centred obverse, nearly extremely fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $650
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Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.03 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora with letter **KL IWN*, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series C No.71, SNG Delepierre 1311, McClean 5606-7, Weber 3281). Good very fine/very fine, a rare Magistrate.
Estimate $600
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Euboia, Chalcis, (338-303 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.41 g), obv. head of Hera to right, with hair rolled, rev. eagle flying to right carrying snake in talons and beak, symbol of lyre over monogram of AN below, (cf.S.2482, Picard Emission 9 [p.41, Pl.IX, 1b same dies], Lanz BCD Sale Catalogue 111, [lot 140]). Very fine/fine and a very rare variant.
Estimate $180
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Euboia, Histiaia, (c.350-340 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.19 g), obv. head of nymph Histiaia right wreathed in ivy, rev. cow standing to right, vine with two bunches of grapes, **ISTI* in exergue, AY**G* monogram to right, (S.2494 [£140], BMC 4, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 375, realised hammer 350 Euros], SNG Cop.516). Toned, nearly very fine or better and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
Euboia, Histiaia, (mid 4th century B.C.), silver tetrobols, (2.37, 2.22 g), obv. nymph Histiaia head to right wreathed with vine leaves, hair rolled, rev. nymph Histiaia seated to right on galley with stylis, legend **ISTIAIE**W*N, behind grapes, aplustre on galley, (S.2495, cf.BCD 423, cf,SNG Cop.517ff). Fine, both lightly toned. (2)
Estimate $120
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.45 g), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, large flan, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.16 g), issue c. 430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,100
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.21 g), issue c. 430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.07 g), issue c.420 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII). Uneven tone, cut across owl's neck on reverse, otherwise fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.04 g), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE* all in incuse square, (S.2537, cf.Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 65). Nice light tone, good very fine.
Estimate $400
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Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.03 g), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2547, Kraay [Coins of Ancient Athens] Pl. IV, 6, SNG Cop. 65). Short of flan as usual, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $250
Attica, Aegina, (445-431 B.C.), silver stater, (12.34 g), obv. land tortoise with segmented shell, dolphin countermarked on obverse, rev. incuse square of large "skew" design, (S.2600, BMC 149, SNG Delepierre 1774ff, SNG Cop. 516-7). Grey tone, with golden highlights, well centred flan, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $1,500
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Attica, Aegina, (c.445-431 B.C.), silver stater, (12.35 g), obv. land tortoise with large square segmented shell, rev. incuse square of large "skew" design, (S.2600, BMC 149, SNG Delepierre 1781ff.). Toned, well centred with countermark on back, very fine or better, with sharp head and flippers, very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Peloponnesos, Corinthia, Corinth, (345-307 B.C.), silver stater, (8.53 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing olive wreath on Corinthian helmet, below A to left P below, plough behind Athena, (cf.S.2631, Calciati 443, Ravel 1024, SNG Cop. 69). Attractive steel blue tone, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,000
Peloponnesos, Corinthia, Corinth, (345-307 B.C.), silver stater, (8.18 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, [below **D* to left, I to right], behind Athena holding Nike to left, (cf.S.2631, Calciati 458, Ravel 1082, Calciati 458/1, SNG Fitz 3398, SNG Cop. 96, BMC 309-310). Bright, surface porosity and roughness from cleaning, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Peloponnesos, Arkadian League, Megalopolis, (320's-c.275 B.C.), silver triobol or hemi-drachm, (2.27 g), obv. laureate head of Zeus to left, I absent, rev. naked Pan seated left, on rock holding lagobolon, to left eagle on knee of Pan, monogram **DI* to left, to right **D*, ME**G* upwards behind, (cf.S.2719, BCD 1564 (p.371), Dengate [MN 13] Group III, Issue 4, [p.82-3], SNG Fitz. 3892). Very fine/good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
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Peloponnesos, Arkadian League, Megalopolis, (320's-c.275 B.C.), silver triobol or hemi-drachm, (2.37 g), obv. laureate head of Zeus to left, I absent, rev. naked Pan seated left, on rock holding lagobolon, to left monogram AP, to right HP monogram, (cf.S.2687, BCD 1527.2 (p.365), Dengate [MN 13] Group I, Period I, Issue 5, [p.63], Weber 4265, SNG Cop.193 [Pl.4]). Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
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Peloponnesos, Sicyonia, Sicyon, (late 330's B.C.), silver stater, (11.37 g), obv. chimaera to left, **SE* below, on ground line with right foreleg raised high, wreath above, rev. dove flying to left with open wings, N to left below dove's neck, olive branch tied to right, all within olive wreath, (S.2771, BCD 218 [LHS 96], Traite 776 [p.527], BMC 57-58). Bright, heavily cleaned with light porosity, otherwise very fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $200
Peloponnesos, Sicyonia, Sicyon, (330/320-280's B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.77 g), obv. chimaera to left, **SI* below, on ground line with right foreleg raised high, rev. dove flying to left, three dots over tail, (cf.S.2774, BCD 295 [LHS 96], BMC -). Toned, nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $250
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Bithynia, Kalchedon, silver drachm, (416-357 B.C.), (5.13 g), obv. bull standing to left on ear of corn, **KALC*, rev. quadripartite incuse square of "mill-sail" pattern, the surfaces granulated, (S.3738, BMC 4-7). At edge a porous surface, but attractive, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Bithynia, Kios, (c.350-300 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.49 g), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, [KIA] below, rev. prow of galley to left, magistrate name **POSEI [DW]NIOS* above and below, (cf,S.3757 BMC 10 [p.130]). Off centred obverse, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150